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#E1EFAF color code is #E1EFAF. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #e1efaf.

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#E1EFAF Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #E1EFAF is 0.8084. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.22:1 against white and 17.17:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#E1EFAF on white1.22:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#E1EFAF on black17.17:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #E1EFAF1.22:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #E1EFAF17.17:1AAA

#E1EFAF — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #E1EFAF?+
The hex code for #E1EFAF is #E1EFAF. In RGB it's rgb(225, 239, 175), and in HSL it's hsl(73, 67%, 81%).
What is the RGB value of #E1EFAF?+
#E1EFAF in RGB is (225, 239, 175). Written in CSS: rgb(225, 239, 175).
What is the CMYK value of #E1EFAF?+
#E1EFAF converts to CMYK(6%, 0%, 27%, 6%) for print. Hex equivalent is #E1EFAF.
Is #e1efaf a warm or cool color?+
#E1EFAF (#E1EFAF) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 73° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #e1efaf belong to?+
#E1EFAF belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 73°, 67%, 81% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #e1efaf accessible for body text on a white background?+
#E1EFAF on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.22:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #e1efaf?+
The nearest Pantone match for #E1EFAF (#E1EFAF) is 3085 C Light Lemon, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #E1EFAF in design

Practical guidance for using #e1efaf (#E1EFAF) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#E1EFAF (#E1EFAF) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 17.2:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.2:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #E1EFAF (#E1EFAF) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into wellness, organic food, fresh-produce, eco-conscious products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow-green runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#E1EFAF flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#E1EFAF works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #E1EFAF

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #e1efaf (#E1EFAF). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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